Break and Enter results in arrest

Pitt Meadows, B.C. – Ridge Meadows RCMP arrested a man believed to be responsible for an alleged break and enter into a home near Hoffman Park in Pitt Meadows.

On Saturday August 19 at around 3:15pm police responded to a suspicious person call and arrested a man at the scene. During the investigation police discovered suspicious material and substances believed to be linked to drugs and the property was secured in order to obtain a search warrant.

Inspector Aaron Paradis said, There was a lot of police activity in the area as our first priority is the safety of the members at the scene and neighbours in the area. These are complex investigations and a thorough search has been completed determining there is no risk to the public and the area is safe.

Anyone with further information is asked to call Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-463-6251. If you wish to remain anonymous call CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a TIP online at www.solvecrime.ca. Crime Stoppers may pay a reward of up to $2000.00 if your information leads to an arrest and conviction.